Essential Estrogen

Not much time today, but we'd be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the great work which has been accomplished.

As you may have read in today's Register, the Iowa Pharmacy Examiners Board has dropped a proposed conscientious objection clause which would have allowed a pharmacist to refuse to fill any prescription on moral or ethical grounds.

The board voted unanimously to withdraw the section after hundreds of Iowans wrote letters against it. While we at EE would love to take credit for the surge of interest, the applause belongs primarily to Planned Parenthood. If you are inclined to offer more than your thanks, please consider stopping by the PP Spring Book Sale in the 4-H Building on the State Fairgrounds sometime between now and 6 p.m. on Monday. Proceeds will be used to support the education and community outreach programs.

While the section has been set aside for now, don't count it on it staying that way forever.

State regulators said they plan to revisit the issue. They also said the matter could wind up in the Legislature.